With clothing sale, Parents of Multiples Club continues tradition of helping parents

By Shelley Widhalm Reporter-Herald Staff Writer

Posted:
03/29/2013 09:45:57 PM MDT

Each year, the Grow With Me Sale gets larger, just as those shopping there see their own children grow out of clothes and accessories, needing new stuff.

"We see it as we're growing up together," said Staci Langford, president of the Parents of Multiples Club, which supports families with twins, triplets and multiples, as well as other family-oriented organizations.

If You Go

What: Parents of Multiples' Grow With Me sale

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

Where: The Ranch, First National Park North and South Exhibition Halls, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland.

The club sponsors the sale, which had its starts approximately 30 years ago when some moms wanted to help other moms of twins with baby equipment and clothing. The help was needed because clothing is more expensive for two as opposed to one, Langford said.

"It used to be limited to families with multiples, but we allowed others to participate," she said.

Before moving to The Ranch in 2010, the sale brought in 1,000 people, while this year, 3,000 to 4,000 people are expected to attend.

"It's grown so much, we actually have maps for people to find things," Langford said.

The Parents of Multiples Club will continue the two-day sale today at The Ranch, where 200 consignors will have children's clothing, toys, cribs, car seats, baby equipment and bicycles on sale, designated by age, gender and interests.

The sale will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the North and South Exhibition Halls.